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Pat Byrne <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:42:55 -0500
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Thanks Lou.  It wouldn't be high enough to be effective as a center 
fed antenna on 160; but 75 and down is where my interest lies.  My 
160 plan is an inverted L, perhaps center loaded a bit, tuned against 
as many radials/rods as I can get in the ground.
PatAt 11:37 AM 4/14/2012, you wrote:
>Pat,
>
>What I have for you is only anecdotal, but If you're pleased with the
>Carolina Windom, You'll probably like the Cobra.  I'm not on 160 so I can't
>speak to how well they work there but I've worked many of them on 80, 60 and
>40 and every one has had a good signal.  I've also worked a couple of
>well-seasoned hams whose oppinions I really respect who spoke highly of
>them.  Good luck.  Lou  WA3MIX
>Lou Kolb
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 11:15 AM
>Subject: Cobra Antenna
>
>
> > My filing system has once again let me down!
> > i think it is one of the Steves who has this antenna.  i would like
> > some information about it; we are doing some necesary tree trimming
> > and I fear that my current Carolina Windem may fall victim because
> > the rope that holds up one end is very enmeshed in a tree and
> > probably can't be accessed to get the antenna down properly.  So I
> > shall take this misfortune as an opportunity and perhaps install
> > something different.  however, I am pleased with the Windem; up
> > several flawless years.
> > Thanks.
> > Pat, K9JAU

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